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Post by Áine on Jan 31, 2012 16:03:03 GMT
Hey Everybody, Welcome Back Hope everyone is settling in okay after the long break and that you are ready for another semester full of fun caving activities. Mid-Week Caving There will be a caving trip to The Burren tomorrow (the 1st) and the trip is for those who have been caving before. If you would like to go on the trip please send a reply email with the following details to add your name to the list. Name: Email: Mobile Number: Have you been caving before (Y/N): SRT-Single Rope Technique Single Rope Technique training will be starting soon, full details will be given in the next caving email. SRT training is used to enter and explore vertical caves. Yorkshire The Yorkshire caving trip will take place over the Easter Break from college, almost all caving done in Yorkshire is vertical so if you are interested in going on the trip it is important that you attend SRT training this semester for skills training. Clubs and Societies Recruitment Drive The C&S recruitment drive will take place tonight (tuesday) in the Atrium of the Foundation Building-Just outside the concert hall from 5:30-8:30pm. Feel free to come along to say hi, hand out leaflets or chat to potential/new members about how fabulous the OPC is. If you have any friends who might like to join be sure to bring them along too. Any other questions just send an email to cavingopc@gmail.com
Áine
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Post by Áine on Feb 15, 2012 14:29:25 GMT
Hi All, Here is this weeks caving news... Mid-Week CavingThis weeks Mid-Week Caving trip has been postponed to Week 5. Anyone interested in going caving should send an email to cavingopc@gmail.com with the following information Name: Email: Mobile Phone Number: Have you been caving before (Y/N): You will receive an email asking you to confirm your availability if you secure a place. Some caving trip info is available from the following links opc.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cavin&action=display&thread=1737opc.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cavin&action=display&thread=1736 S.R.T-Single Rope TechniqueSRT Training will start this Wednesday (15th of February) at the boathouse starting at 7:15pm. SRT is the technique used to enter and explore vertical cave systems in Ireland and abroad. All are welcome, beginners and those with experience. Anyone interested in the Yorkshire Easter Trip should attend training. The boathouse is number 27 on the map on the link below www2.ul.ie/pdf/918246657.pdf Yorkshire Easter TripThe Yorkshire Easter Trip will take place over the Easter Break from College( ~1st- 8th April 2012) and will be for one week. This is the OPC caving training trip and the Yorkshire dales is one of the best places to get qualified instructors and see some magnificient cave systems, www.yorkshire.com/what-to-do/outdoors/rocksports/caving-and-show-caves This will be our fourth year returning to the Dales and we will hold a club information night soon- So make sure you keep the dates free.... If you are interested in going to Yorkshire or would like more information send an email to cavingopc@gmail.com with Yorkshire as the subject line. Almost all caving in Yorkshire is vertical therefore anyone interested in going should attend SRT training which starts this week on Wednesday at 7:15 in the Boathouse. Any questions on caving send an email to cavingopc@gmail.com Áine
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Post by Áine on Feb 21, 2012 10:05:34 GMT
Hey Everyone, Welcome to Week 5, here is all the caving news for this week. Club EGMThe club EGM will be held this Thursday at 7:30 in the John Holland (D1-050). If you are interested in getting involved in the OPC committee come along! Yorkshire Easter TripThe Yorkshire Easter Trip will take place over the Easter Break from College( ~1st- 8th April 2012) and will be for one week. This is the OPC caving training trip and the Yorkshire dales is one of the best places to get qualified instructors and see some magnificient cave systems, www.yorkshire.com/what-to-do/outdoors/rocksports/caving-and-show-caves This will be our fourth year returning to the Dales and we will hold a club information night soon- So make sure you keep the dates free.... If you are interested in going to Yorkshire or would like more information send an email to cavingopc@gmail.com with Yorkshire as the subject line. Mid-Week Caving This weeks Mid-Week Caving trip is now full. Anyone interested in going caving should send an email to cavingopc@gmail.com with the following information Name: Email: Mobile Phone Number: Have you been caving before (Y/N): You will receive an email asking you to confirm your availability if you secure a place on a Mid-Week Caving trip. Some caving trip info is available from the following links opc.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cavin&action=display&thread=1737 opc.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cavin&action=display&thread=1736 S.R.T-Single Rope TechniqueSRT Training is postponed this week due to the E.G.M. It will resume next week and details will be in the email. SRT is the technique used to enter and explore vertical cave systems in Ireland and abroad. All are welcome to participate, beginners and those with experience. Anyone interested in the Yorkshire Easter Trip should attend training. Any questions on caving send an email to cavingopc@gmail.comÁine
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Post by Áine on Feb 26, 2012 17:36:13 GMT
Hey Everyone,
Welcome to Week 6-It's RAG Week....or Charity Week so it's the best week to go to college, get to know your lecturers and pick up lots of exam hints!!!
SRT-Single Rope Technique
SRT TRAINING HAS CHANGED TO MONDAY. Training will now take place in the boathouse at 7:45pm this Monday-(27th feb).
SRT is the technique used to enter and explore verticle caves. All are welcome, beginners and those with experience.
All those interested in going on the Yorkshire Easter Training Trip should attend SRT training.
The boathouse is number 27 on the map on the link below
www2.ul.ie/pdf/918246657.pdf
Yorkshire Easter Trip
The Yorkshire Easter Trip will take place over the Easter Break from College( ~1st- 8th April 2012) and will be for one week. This is the OPC caving training trip and the Yorkshire dales is one of the best places to get qualified instructors and see some magnificient cave systems, www.yorkshire.com/what-to-do/outdoors/rocksports/caving-and-show-caves This will be our fourth year returning to the Dales.
If you are interested in going to Yorkshire or would like more information send an email to cavingopc@gmail.comwith Yorkshire as the subject line.
All caving in Yorkshire will be vertical therefore anyone interested in going should attend SRT training on Monday at 7:45 in the Boathouse.
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Post by Áine on Mar 12, 2012 13:18:00 GMT
Hey Everyone, This is what is happening in the World of Caving this week! SRT-Single Rope TechniqueSRT TRAINING HAS CHANGED TO MONDAY. Training will now take place in the boathouse at 7:45pm tonight 12th March. SRT is the technique used to enter and explore verticle caves. All are welcome, beginners and those with experience. All those interested in going on the Yorkshire Easter Training Trip should attend SRT training. The boathouse is number 27 on the map on the link below www2.ul.ie/pdf/918246657.pdf Yorkshire Easter TripThe Yorkshire Easter Trip will take place over the Easter Break from College (1st- 8th April 2012) and will be for one week. This is the OPC caving training trip and the Yorkshire dales is one of the best places to get qualified instructors and see some magnificient cave systems, www.yorkshire.com/what-to-do/outdoors/rocksports/caving-and-show-caves This will be our fourth year returning to the Dales. If you are interested in going to Yorkshire or would like more information send an email to cavingopc@gmail.com with Yorkshire as the subject line. All caving in Yorkshire will be vertical therefore anyone interested in going should attend SRT training on Monday at 7:45 in the Boathouse. Mid-Week CavingThere will be no Mid-Week Caving Trip this Week. If you would like to go on a future caving trip send an email to cavingopc@gmail.com with the following information Name: Email: Mobile Phone Number: Have you been caving before (Y/N): Some caving trip info is available from the following links opc.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cavin&action=display&thread=1737opc.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cavin&action=display&thread=1736 Any questions on caving send an email to cavingopc@gmail.comÁine
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Post by Áine on Mar 26, 2012 8:59:13 GMT
SRT TrainingSRT Training will be on today- Monday (26th of March) in the Boathouse at 7:45pm. SRT is the technique used to enter and explore vertical caves. SRT training is mandatory for those going to Yorkshire. Mid-Week CavingThere will be no Mid-Week Caving Trip this Week. If you would like to go on a future caving trip send an email to cavingopc@gmail.com with the following information Name: Email: Mobile Phone Number: Have you been caving before (Y/N): Some caving trip info is available from the following links opc.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cavin&action=display&thread=1737opc.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cavin&action=display&thread=1736Yorkshire Easter TripThe Yorkshire Easter Trip will take place over the Easter Break from College (1st- 8th April 2012) and will be for one week. This is the OPC caving training trip and the Yorkshire dales is one of the best places to get qualified instructors and see some magnificient cave systems, www.yorkshire.com/what-to-do/outdoors/rocksports/caving-and-show-caves This will be our fourth year returning to the Dales. If you are interested in going to Yorkshire or would like more information send an email to cavingopc@gmail.com with Yorkshire as the subject line. All caving in Yorkshire will be vertical therefore anyone interested in going should attend SRT training on Monday at 7:45pm in the Boathouse. Deposits for the Yorkshire Trip of €50 will be taken on Monday the 26th at SRT training. Details of the trip outlining travel arrangements and required gear will be circulated shortly. Any questions on caving send an email to cavingopc@gmail.com Áine
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